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You can reach Ngapali by land or plane. Six local airlines (Air KBZ, Air Mandalay, Myanmar National Airways, Golden Myanmar Airways, Mann Yadanarpon and Yangon Airways) provide air services to Thandwe about four miles from Ngapali beach.
16 hours drive with air con bus or normal express car.

It's a beach -- you can relax under a palm tree and go swimming occasionally. Water is very clear and the white sand on the beach won't disappoint either. The beach looks west, meaning that there will be not so much of sun in the morning but a beautiful sunset in the evening.

Trekking

Cruise along the coast and upriver to Thandwe - local long-tail boats or Arakhan Tender Boat

Half-day boat tour to Pearl Island - around 3 hours, between USD25.00-30.00, snorkeling and fishing around Pearl Island, plan a stop on the island for a drink at the Lobster Bar (the only bar/ restaurant on the island)

Full-day boat tour to a private beach at Kyauk Klat - up to 8 hours, available only with the Arakhan Tender Boat

Most places along the road offer similar menus, mainly fresh fish and seafood. Try the coconut prawn curries, different taste and preparation in each restaurant, but always delicious. They also serve other basic Burmese, Thai and Chinese dishes. Resorts often have some additional Western items in their menus. For most restaurants it is recommended to reserve a table in advance as it can get very busy during high season.

On the beach-side of the main road are the resorts' restaurants and on the other side you will find somewhat cheaper local restaurants. Prices are affordable, even in the resorts.

Paradise Seafood restaurant is a nice one, close to the Bay view restaurant. Nice, fresh fish and sea food. good cocktails afterwards. Very friendly owner, stay until after closing and he will bring you home on his motorbike. also rents motorbikes and arrange boat trips.

Pleasant View Islet - belongs to the Pleasant View Resort, located on a small islet, special for its location

Min Thu - like most of the restaurants it is family run, Min Thu takes care of the guests, his wife cooks traditionally on charcoal, if you are interested he might show you the kitchen

Sea Queen - Seafood place with local staples. Choose your sea creature from the tanks outback. The owner can also arrange for a local fisherman tour of Pearl Island, 30,000 kyat for 2 people.

While the above roadside restaurants offer a certain level of hygiene, most of the smaller beach restaurants (halfway down the beach) do not have proper water supply as they are only temporary bamboo huts, one next to another very tight.

NOTE: So far the no permissions have been given out to the beach restaurants, therefore none of them is available (as per November 2016). Might start business soon again.

Budget accommodation around Ngapali is limited. The banyan hostel 2 is about $20 for a dorm. This is located on a more local beach near the airport. There's is a art gallery approaching the main beach that has 2 double rooms for $40 each. Laguana lodge at the far end of the beach has bungalows starting at $40. Most accommodation is not online. At the time of booking the internet showed no available room at hotels but the resort where empty when visited. Phoning advance is advised to get the best deals.

Bayview - the beach resort, 84, Pan Hlaing Road, Sanchaung Township, Yangon, ☎+95 1 504471 (fax: +95 1 526 292), [2]. Bayview - the beach resort is a four-star-boutique hotel. 45 deluxe bungalows and rooms including 2 suites are all situated either directly at the beach or in a beautiful exotic garden. The Sunset Bar is busy for dinner, reservation recommended, serving international and Pan-Asian cuisine and also the freshest fish and seafood at reasonable prices. Offers a selection of International wines. edit

Hilton Ngapali Resort & Spa, 2 Airport St, Zee Phyu Gone Village, Thandwe, 11221, ☎+95-4342291. Resort hotel very close to the airport with all the comforts of a western chain. Small gym, lovely infinity pool overlooking the ocean, large rooms with balconies overlooking landscaped lagoons. Fast internet. While pricey, the bar program a step above the average.edit

Sandoway Resort, Mya Pyin Village, Ngapali Beach, Thandwe, Rakhine State, ☎(+951) 298934, [3]. One of the earliest hotel and by far the best one on the beach. Its Villa Beach Front and Sea View are located right next on the beach with great view. edit